W.58: Cold War Tensions

What was the primary conflict of the Cold War?

• Territorial disputes

• Ideological differences between capitalism and communism

• Religious conflicts

• Economic competition

Which two superpowers were involved in the Cold War?

• Germany and Japan

• Britain and France

• United States and Soviet Union

• United States and China

What was a major component of the Cold War?

• The Space Shuttle Program

• The Race for Africa

• The Internet Development

• The Arms Race

Which of the following was a proxy war during the Cold War?

• World War I

• The Vietnam War

• The Falklands War

• The Gulf War

What was the Space Race?

• A competition between the US and Soviet Union to explore Mars

• A race to develop the fastest aircraft

• A global competition for satellite television

• A competition between the US and Soviet Union for supremacy in space exploration

Why did tensions rise between the Soviet Union and former Allied powers after World War II?

• Disagreements over post-war reorganization of Europe

• Trade embargoes

• Disputes over colonial territories

• Sports rivalries

What role did espionage play in the Cold War?

• It was used to steal trade secrets

• It was not used

• It played a minor role

• It was used for spying on military activities and scientific research

What was a result of the nuclear arms race?

• The establishment of the United Nations

• The end of the Cold War

• The creation of the European Union

• Mutually assured destruction